Marsh Bellofram Corporation
Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified — Electrical burns, unspecified — NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA
| Employer | Marsh Bellofram Corporation | Report ID | 20231211297 |
| Address | 8019 Ohio River Boulevard | City, State ZIP | NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA 26050 |
| Event Date | December 11, 2023 | Outcome | Hospitalized |
| Nature of Injury | Electrical burns, unspecified | Body Part | Multiple body parts, n.e.c. |
| Event Type | Direct exposure to electricity, unspecified | Source of Injury | Presses, except printing, unspecified |
| Industry (NAICS) | 339991 | Inspection # | 1717695 |
| GPS Coordinates | 40.57000, -80.65000 | ||
Incident Narrative
An employee was replacing a contactor inside an electrical panel attached directly to a press. The press itself was receiving power from another main panel. After replacing the contactor, the employee flipped the switch and an arc flash occurred, burning the employee's elbow, bicep, and neck.
Incident Summary
On December 11, 2023, a worker at Marsh Bellofram Corporation in NEWELL, WEST VIRGINIA suffered electrical burns, unspecified to the multiple body parts, n.e.c.. The incident was classified as direct exposure to electricity, unspecified, with presses, except printing, unspecified identified as the source of injury. The worker was hospitalized.
Context
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